Total 4 Manager level Manufacturing / Production job vacancies in Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 2AA

About The Company

Our client an established industrial manufacturing business are currently looking to recruit an experienced Production Planning Manager with at least 5 years' experience in a similar role within fast-paced, process-based manufacturing.

As Production Planning Manager, you will provide robust production and material planning to ensure delivery of the master production schedule. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of production planning/scheduling activity to the highest safety, operational, quality and inventory management standards, you will work with all functions to implement and facilitate improvements to optimise the planning/scheduling efficiency, maximising productivity and customer satisfaction and ensuring exceptionally high OTIF performance.

Planning Manager - Requirements

• Previous experience as a Production Planning Manager, with at least 5 years' experience in production planning.
• Previous experience within fast-paced industrial manufacturing environments
• At least 3 years working experience of SAP Products and Excel
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Have a strong understanding of Demand vs Capacity processes and constraints

Planning Manager - Responsibilities

• Act as a key member of the Manufacturing Management Team, actively contributing to the overall strategy for the supply chain and operation of the business
• Provide robust production & material planning to ensure delivery of the master production schedule
• Responsible for forecasting, in addition to ensuring the plans compliment the Sales & Operation processes
• Provide an integrative approach in managing the total flow of all materials through the operational channels from suppliers to the customer
• Ensure the customer is kept supplied and finished goods are supplied "On Time In Full"
• Develop and support smart systems of work through automation, procedures & processes to ensure continual improvement in inventory control and stock levels
• Act as a key member of the manufacturing management team and contribute to the overall strategy for the supply chain and operation of the business.
• Work closely with the purchasing team to ensure material availability and stock levels balance and match production the plan.
• Create and actively progress and manage production plans.
• Automate current process flow from customer order to Finished Goods.
• Support the Implementation of planning tool software
• Act as a key stakeholder in SAP implementation.
• Work with manufacturing to provide the most efficient and robust production plans.
• Work closely with Operations, Sales and Technical functions.
• Facilitate effective communication, liaising with the SLT and across the business to achieve company objectives
• Ensure that Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental standards are adhered to including the requirements of ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 and all matters relating to this are dealt with using the resources within the company.

Would you like to work for an international company that has been established for over 40 years? Do you have experience from a food or beverage production environment? Looking for a Production Manager role?

Join our client as a Production Manager in Oxfordshire.

For a full job spec please apply asap!

As Production Manager you will;

• Oversee all production operations
• Ensure adherence to full compliance to HACCP policies
• Deal with staff scheduling
• Ensure all operators are working in a food safe environment.
• Recruitment, Onboarding, and staff appraisals
• Training & coaching, regular 121 feedback discussions
• Resource planning for Holidays/Sickness absence
• Quality Control and Compliance: of backwards & forward traceability tests and product recalls
• Meet & maintain all standards of the external audit
• Ensure an efficient driver's schedule that meets the store needs
• Complete machine checks, booking servicing and repairs
• Cover the shipment production manager during holiday/absence.
• Liaise with other functions Finance, HR, Suppliers

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Production Manager will have:

• Experience from a production environment - Food & Beverage essential
• Proven ability to positively manage and lead teams of people
• Good working knowledge of relevant health and safety & Food Hygiene legislation
• MS Office - Intermediate Excel required
• Clear understanding of production & financial related processes.
• HACCP trained
• Strong leader: able to motivate and develop a team whilst maintaining the essential disciplines required for food production
• Clear communicator and a team player
• Highly organised - ability to plan, prioritise, and schedule as well as keep track of own workload and work to deadlines.
• Easily approachable with good interpersonal skills, creative thinking, and analytical skills
• Able to cope under pressure and respond to production peaks
• As the site operates shifts, you will need a flexible approach to offer support to all your team when needed.
• Driving License (essential)
• For more details on this Porduction Manager role please get in touch asap!

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Our global client are looking for a Night Shift Production Team Leader to join their well-known establishment based in Abingdon.

Due to rapid growth, which is set to continue, this is an exciting time to join the business.

As a Production Team Leader you will…

• Organise and control the shift of operators on a 10-6am night shift Sunday night-Friday morning and to actively participate in meeting the targets and standards of safety, quality, output and housekeeping set out by the Production Manager.
• Lead a team of Production Operatives to ensure the effective running of the production vessels and associated systems/equipment.
• Ensure an audit ready process environment is always in place.
• Motivate and manage people activities to meet team performance targets and required Company Standards.
• Identify development areas relating to skills, behaviours and competencies and implementing development plans to enhance Standards within the team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of leading a team within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate manufacturing equipment, fault finding.
• A good understanding of manufacturing operating standards.

If you are looking for a new opportunity, please apply directly or call Dawn on 01869 321322 for more information.

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Production Team Leader/Supervisor

A leading specialist manufacturer are looking for an experienced Production Team Leader to join their well-establishment operation in Abingdon.

Due to rapid growth, which is set to continue, this is an exciting time to join the business and will provide the opportunity to progress into a Shift Supervisor position.

As the Production Team Leader you will:

• Organise and control the shift of operators and to actively participate in meeting the targets and standards of safety, quality, output and housekeeping set out by the Production Manager.
• Lead a team of Production Operatives to ensure the effective running of the production vessels and associated systems/equipment.
• Ensure an audit ready process environment is always in place.
• Motivate and manage people activities to meet team performance targets and required Company Standards.
• Identify development areas relating to skills, behaviours and competencies and implementing development plans to enhance Standards within the team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of leading a team within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate manufacturing equipment and fault find if required.
• A good understanding of manufacturing operating standards.

If you are looking for a new opportunity, please contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit on 07971 309403 for more information.

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.